Cramer asks Canadian government to let rail car mandates expire
FARGO, N.D. — U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., says he’s concerned about conflicting responses from the Canadian government about the impacts of fines on Canadian railroads for failing to meet grain quotas, and the impact on U.S. farmers who have seen tardy service.
Monday, September, 29, 2014 - Agweek - News

Graduate student pursues ag passion, receives scholarship
Melinda Sommer put a smile on her father’s face when she professed that her dream was to pursue a career in agriculture. Now, a recipient of the Farmers Union Foundation Scholarship, the South Dakota State University student is continuing her education in agriculture by working toward a master’s degree and hands-on experience in every corner of the industry. Monday, September, 29, 2014 - Agweek - News

Mont. student researches organic seed policy
As a grad student in the environmental studies program at the University of Montana, she has partnered with the Organic Seed Alliance to conduct research that could help classical plant breeders have more freedom to develop useful seed varieties for the farmers they serve. Monday, September, 29, 2014 - Agweek - News

EPA, cattle advocates butt heads on proposed Waters of the US rule
There are definitely two sides when it comes to the controversial Waters of the U.S. rule change proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
That was made clear Saturday in Dickinson at the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention and Trade Show. Representatives presented contradicting arguments to the rule change, also known as WOTUS. Allison Wiedeman, acting agriculture counselor to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, said claims that the rule is a power grab are false. Monday, September, 29, 2014 - Forum News Service - News

Values of some cattle increased in past year
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Conventional wisdom has held that open cows should be sold after pregnancy detection — either immediately or after a feeding period to add weight and avoid low prices for cull cows that are typically observed in the fall. Monday, September, 29, 2014 - - News

Annual ND Stockmen’s convention comes at exciting time
With record-high cattle prices and rising numbers in North Dakota, an organization dedicated to the industry has a lot to celebrate.
“It’s a good time to be in the beef industry,” says Julie Ellingson, executive vice president for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association.
The association’s 85th annual Convention and Trade Show runs Thursday through Saturday at the Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge in Dickinson and is expected to draw as many as 450 people, Ellingson says. Wednesday, September, 24, 2014 - Forum News Service - News

Larger US pork, chicken stocks reflect Russia meat ban
Russia’s ban on Western meat imports, in response to sanctions imposed for its role in eastern Ukraine, contributed in part to increased U.S. pork and poultry warehouse inventories in August, an analyst says. Tuesday, September, 23, 2014 - Reuters - News

Local leadership important for ag's future
Agriculture faces many challenges, and strong, effective leadership has never been more critical to the future of agriculture than it is today Monday, September, 22, 2014 - Agweek - News

EPA: Proposal aims to help farmers
When Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, it didn’t just defend the mighty Mississippi or the Great Lakes; it also protected smaller streams and wetlands from pollution. The law recognized that to have healthy communities downstream, we need healthy headwaters upstream. Monday, September, 22, 2014 - Agweek - News

Farmers grow enough corn for food and fuel
One of the most frustrating criticisms corn farmers face is the contention that we should be growing corn strictly for food, not ethanol fuel. Monday, September, 22, 2014 - Agweek - News

Soggy fall slows wheat harvest
Gordon Stoner began harvesting July 31. Since then, persistent rains have allowed him to run his combine about 120 hours, an average of 20 hours per week.
“Twenty hours a week just doesn’t put the crop in the bin,” says the Outlook, Mont., farmer. At that rate, he won’t finish until well into October. Monday, September, 22, 2014 - Agweek - News

Program includes unique lab
FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota State University Development Foundation is trying to raise $10 million for the NDSU Center for Risk and Trading. Monday, September, 22, 2014 - Agweek - News

Harvest moisture and management
With corn silage harvesting well under way, Karla Hernandez, South Dakota State University Extension forages field specialist, shares some tips to help get the best out of this crop.
For starters, Hernandez says corn for silage should be harvested between 60 to 70 percent moisture. Monday, September, 22, 2014 - - News

Iron deficiency major problem in Minn., ND
Soybean iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) is a major problem in the eastern part of North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, says Hans Kandel, North Dakota State University Extension Service agronomist. Monday, September, 22, 2014 - - News